On the Relation Between the Holy Scriptures and Some Parts of Geological ScienceJackson and Walford, 1843 - 551 pages |
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... interpretation hence derived . Superiority of the christian dispensation . PART II . Page 270 . Application of the principle established , to the interpretation of the narrative concerning the Creation . The independent position of the ...
... interpretation hence derived . Superiority of the christian dispensation . PART II . Page 270 . Application of the principle established , to the interpretation of the narrative concerning the Creation . The independent position of the ...
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... interpretation of the Mosaic records , which though extensively received , has been seriously doubted of by sound expositors in ancient and in modern times , and by some absolutely disallowed : -yea , independently of geological ...
... interpretation of the Mosaic records , which though extensively received , has been seriously doubted of by sound expositors in ancient and in modern times , and by some absolutely disallowed : -yea , independently of geological ...
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... interpretation of the Scriptures legitimate ? Doubts and renewed investigation of the latter question imply no precarious issue with respect to the great designs of revelation . foundation of God standeth sure . " The great prin- ciples ...
... interpretation of the Scriptures legitimate ? Doubts and renewed investigation of the latter question imply no precarious issue with respect to the great designs of revelation . foundation of God standeth sure . " The great prin- ciples ...
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... interpretation of particular passages which we hence obtain , take nothing from us in any other respect , but add mate- rially to the proofs and the right understanding of the whole system of revelation . The more firmly we stand upon ...
... interpretation of particular passages which we hence obtain , take nothing from us in any other respect , but add mate- rially to the proofs and the right understanding of the whole system of revelation . The more firmly we stand upon ...
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... interpretation by which alone we are warranted to treat ancient writings . When we are compelled , by the force of con- viction , to make observations of this kind , it is proper to shew that we do not stand alone . I con- sider it to ...
... interpretation by which alone we are warranted to treat ancient writings . When we are compelled , by the force of con- viction , to make observations of this kind , it is proper to shew that we do not stand alone . I con- sider it to ...
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Page 236 - Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.
Page 266 - There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured : coals were kindled by it.
Page 430 - O Lord, how manifold are thy works ! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches. So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts.
Page 247 - Is Ephraim my dear son ? is he a pleasant child ? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still : therefore my bowels are troubled for him ; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.
Page 297 - And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.
Page 412 - And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: And I will declare thy greatness. They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, And shall sing of thy righteousness.
Page 299 - And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
Page 298 - Aaron said unto them, Break off the golden earrings, which are in the ears of your wives, of your sons, and of your daughters, and bring them unto me.
Page 262 - That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore ; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies ; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed ; because thou hast obeyed my voice.
Page 251 - And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD ; and took of every clean beast, and of every clean fowl, and offered burnt offerings on the altar.